Biography

Consistent injuries have hampered Tait’s career, but he remains one of the most exciting fast bowlers in world cricket. A unique, slingy action has put great strain on his body over the years since he made a shock arrival on the international scene in the 2005 Ashes series, but the speed at which he does it makes him a great weapon for captains to have. A brief flirtation with Test cricket was ended prematurely after just three games, but he has since had great success as a one-day and Twenty20 specialist, and was part of Australia’s victorious 2007 World Cup side. He became part of ...